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Sorry, I accidentally left SF open last night when I was packing. I'm back at uni now, and my posts may become a little less frequent, but that depends on my workload, I really don't know at this point.

Thanks for the log, looks like I got the name of the files wrong, but at least they're there. Hope your wife gets better soon!

Batch File

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Click on the Start button and in the search box, type Notepad and click on it

Copy (Ctrl+C) all of the text in the following box and paste (Ctrl+V) it into Notepad

I'm afraid that I have discovered some new problems. One problem is that the "windows search service" is turned off and troubleshooting failed to solve the problem. Secondly, for some reason I am not on a home network and can't create one, again troubleshooting failed to help me. I discovered this while trying to search for the folder and file that you had me look for. The never ending saga.

Windows 7 update fails and Windows not genuine message is appearing

Cannot run Windows Update and Receiving Non-Genuine MessageI have scoured the internet for help. I have attempt many scans, malware, virus, registry, etc. Where I am currently at is attempting to run the following commands. Is there anyone who can help?
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Windows Updates & Activation

Copy of Windows is not genuine (build 7601) message after avast updateWe bought a new HP laptop with Win 7 Pro (64 bit) preinstalled in July 2013 from a reputable (I think) online dealer. I installed the free version of Avast and initially all was well, and bootup time was very quick. After about a month or 2, I was prompted to update Avast, which I did. Immediately...

Windows not genuine message plus Error message 0x8000247Hi folks, I hope someone can help me with this problem:
I'm getting the 'Windows not genuine' message box show regularly. When I follow the link to investigate I get the Windows Activation Technologies box come up saying that the Update Installation Failed with Error Code 0x8000247.
A while...

Windows Updates & Activation

'Windows not genuine' message even though it is genuineHello, I am using an Acer Aspire 5738G, which originally came with Windows Vista Home Premium. Later I got the free Windows 7 Home Premium update disc and never encountered any problem.
But since the last 1 month or so, I've been getting this 'Windows not genuine' message on a random basis....